The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Bradenton, FL

Base Salary Rate: $133,450.00 to $157,000.00

Job type: Full-time

About This Role 

At Kidde Global Solutions we are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Senior Electrical Engineer This role can be located onsite at our location in Bradenton, FL.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer you will professional you will need a deep knowledge and have highly developed technical expertise.  You will directs activities in the discipline and represents the organization at external events. Evaluates operating systems, provides technical training, designs electronic components, and develops implementation schedules.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the modification, design and development of simple and complex analog and digital circuits for fire alarm products

• Investigate the impact of proposed alternate sources for electronic components

• Contribute technical insight towards DFMEA analysis of new and existing electrical designs

• Modify existing designs to achieve compliance with updated industry regulations

• Oversee and contribute to embedded system architecture and development

• Perform advanced circuit analysis, validation, and optimization using simulation tools such as PSpice

• Utilize electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) for system-level validation

• Ensure product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Lead product certification and listing efforts (UL/ULC, FM, EN54, CCCF, etc.)

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM)

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of Design and or Product Development experience

Or

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of Design and or Product Development experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven expertise in analog and digital circuit design

• Power supply design experience

• Extensive experience in embedded system architecture and development

• Strong understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and signal integrity principles

• Experience designing and testing high-speed digital circuits and PCBs

• Demonstrated willingness to learn from mistakes

• Experience with firmware development for embedded processors

• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools such as PSpice

• Strong background in networking or wireless communication technologies

• Previous work in fire safety or other highly regulated industries

• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and reliability engineering

Compensation and Benefits 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.  

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.